GORHAM — The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Peter Gagnon announced the appointment of Lt. Jimmy Willhoite as the new police chief for the Gorham Police Department at the board’s July 10 meeting.

Willhoite was sworn into his new post by Town Clerk Christina Zornio at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 28, in the Medallion Opera House at town hall. His appointment became effective on Sunday, July 30, following the voluntary resignation of former Chief Adam Marsh for a new role in Gorham.

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